PART 1Introduction

1Title, commencement, revocation and transition

2Interpretation

4Referral of cases

5Appointment of panels

6Representation

7Service of information and reports

8Withholding information or reports

9Representations by and evidence of the prisoner

11Directions hearing

13Panel decisions

14Disclosure of information

15Release without a hearing

PART 3Proceedings without a hearing relating to the initial release of a prisoner serving an indeterminate sentence

16Consideration by single member

17Provisional decision against release

18Consideration by an oral panel

PART 4Proceedings with a hearing

19General provision

20Notice of hearing

21Notification of attendance by prisoner

24Location and privacy of proceedings

25Hearing procedure

PART 5Miscellaneous

28Transmission of documents etc.

SCHEDULE 1Information and reports for submission to the Board by the Secretary of State on a reference to the Board to determine the initial release of a prisoner

PART AInformation relating to the prisoner

PART BReports relating to the prisoner

SCHEDULE 2Information and reports for submission to the Board by the Secretary of State on a reference to the Board to determine the release of a recalled prisoner

PART AInformation relating to the prisoner

PART BReports relating to the prisoner

2011 No. 2947

Prisons, England And Wales

The Parole Board Rules 2011

Made8th December 2011

Laid before Parliament12th December 2011

Coming into force3rd January 2012

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 239(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 20031, makes the following Rules.